Gauley River National Recreation Area

The Gauley River is one of the most popular advanced whitewater runs in the Eastern United States and is the chief feature of the Gauley River National Recreation Area. It is a tributary of the Kanawha River in central West Virginia. The Gauley rises in the Monongahela National Forest on Gauley Mountain in Pocahontas County as three streams, the North, Middle, and South Forks, each of which flows across the southern extremity of Randolph County; they converge in Webster County. The river then flows generally west-southwestwardly through Webster, Nicholas and Fayette Counties, past the towns of Camden-on-Gauley and Summersville, to the town of Gauley ... Read Full Story

The New River, a tributary of the Kanawha River, is approximately 320 mi (515 km) long, flowing through the states of North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia in the United States. Much of the river's course through West Virginia is designated as the New River Gorge National River. The New River is one of the American Heritage Rivers of the United States. The New River is formed by the confluence of the South Fork New River and the North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It then flows north into southwestern Virginia, passing near Galax, Virginia and through a gorge in the ... Read Full Story

Whitewater rafting action on the Gauley River near Fayetteville, WV. Adventure vacation seekers running big whitewater on the Gauley River. Play episode as : Oh, look at that. No one has commented yet. Be the first! Hey! You must be logged in to add comments. Login or Register . Quick Links RSS Feed channels.com iTunes Feed Download Tattle Read Full Story

River rafting is a great adventure. You can enjoy a lot if you love rafting. At Whitewater Challengers they are offering adventure lovers like you a great deals on trips. There are options available for visitors of all ages and experience levels, so you'll be certain to find a trip that will provide fun and fond memories for your entire family. The scenery alone will captivate you, and help you escape the rigors of everyday life. A visit to Whitewater Challengers means real fun, real rapids, and real adventure. This year you can find New dam releases - Spring, Summer and Fall - Lehigh ... Read Full Story

Phantom Ranch Guitar The guitar at the Phantom Ranch cookhouse hangs on a wooden peg in the old mess hall, in reach of any hiker, river runner, or Grand Canyon wanderer who comes in and wants to play. It’s an old nylon string cowboy guitar, sturdy and a little battered, with the loving words, "Be Gentle Please" clearly lettered on the side. It has no visible brand, no fancy logo on the headstock, but it has the unmistakable patina of age and seasons, and the touch of countless caring hands. We had walked up the trail into Phantom Ranch from our boats, early on ... Read Full Story